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5 Ways to Ensure Growth in Our Aviation Community

5 Ways to Ensure Growth in Our Aviation Community

November 19, 2019

Promoting aviation is necessary to foster growth in the pilot population. Consequently, when we commit to spreading the word about General Aviation, we also protect our GA airports. Both promotion andREAD MORE

Aviation No Tie Downs: 376 Vietnam combat missions; one wartime ditching

Aviation No Tie Downs: 376 Vietnam combat missions; one wartime ditching

November 11, 2019

Join Lightspeed Executive Vice President and instrument rated private pilot, Teresa De Mers as she continues her conversation with Major General Hank Canterbury. In this episode of Aviation No TieREAD MORE

Mountain Flying Part 4 – Speed to Fly

Mountain Flying Part 4 – Speed to Fly

November 7, 2019

5 (not so obvious) things to add to your pre-flight

5 (not so obvious) things to add to your pre-flight

October 30, 2019

Summary of Article: A standard preflight checklist covers the basics, but several commonly overlooked steps can reveal mechanical issues before you ever leave the ground. Start by adding these fiveREAD MORE

Aviation No Tie Downs: Family wings for 65 years; Free beer is a huge success

Aviation No Tie Downs: Family wings for 65 years; Free beer is a huge success

October 21, 2019

Located at the Mannheim City airport, the Friebe Aeroshop is a friendly destination for pilots from all over Germany, and the perfect stop-in for those visiting the picturesque nearby townREAD MORE

Mountain Flying Part 3 – Negotiating the Clouds

Mountain Flying Part 3 – Negotiating the Clouds

October 7, 2019

Aviation No Tie Downs: Family flying heritage, and the owl

Aviation No Tie Downs: Family flying heritage, and the owl

October 2, 2019

Tour the German Flying Club Luftfahrtvereinigung Greven in Muenster, Germany as a guest of long time pilot and member Thomas Siebert. Join host and Executive Vice President of Lightspeed Aviation,READ MORE

My Favorite Airport: Livermore

My Favorite Airport: Livermore

September 24, 2019

As a boy fascinated by all things aviation, one of my favorite places to hang out was the Livermore airport (KLVK). It had an unusual number of warbirds—Clay Klabo, JackREAD MORE

Aviation No Tie Downs: One perfect day in Dayton

Aviation No Tie Downs: One perfect day in Dayton

September 9, 2019

The National Museum of the United States Air Force is one of the most extensive and exciting aviation museums in the country. Host and Executive Vice President of Lightspeed AviationREAD MORE

Mountain Flying Part 2 – Density altitude and its effect on performance

Mountain Flying Part 2 – Density altitude and its effect on performance

September 6, 2019

Aviation No Tie Downs: Sky Fox, the next big thing

Aviation No Tie Downs: Sky Fox, the next big thing

August 10, 2019

Join our host Teresa De Mers as she explores Berlin and visits with Kostja Dümke, owner of Sky Fox Pilot Shop. Find out how Sky Fox came to be andREAD MORE

“Aviation No Tie Downs” explores all things aviation!

“Aviation No Tie Downs” explores all things aviation!

July 23, 2019

Lightspeed Aviation launched a new YouTube series, “Aviation No Tie Downs” at AirVenture 2019, with rave reviews. This new series was created to share interesting stories of our shared passionsREAD MORE

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